Rev'it jacket & pants - are they any good?

**Dirk** · 16th March 2010, 05:22

I'm needing some gear to get me back on the road and was wondering what gear to look for and what to avoid, i was looking at some Rev'it stuff anygood?

**crazyhorse** · 16th March 2010, 06:01

Not sure anything is "to avoid". So long as you feel it has sufficient protection, and is within your budget, then go for it

**Genie** · 16th March 2010, 06:04

HI, I bought their women's jacket, pants, gloves and boots. Finding it really good, but I have nothing to compare it with as it's my first lot. Have been out to the pouring/heavy rain and I did get a wet crotch. There's some material there for breathing and the rain seeped in. I didnt' care much though. Haven't tested the skid proofness of it all and well, i'm not intending to either. I like it, i'm pleased with what I bought. I am going to get a one peice raniproof set to go over top.

**crazyhorse** · 16th March 2010, 06:10

In heavy rain, you would get whatever wet. I only have leather pants, and in torrential rain, I have a wet crotch too. I find if you have a good jacket, that protects the rain from going into those places too

**Eyegasm** · 16th March 2010, 07:02

I have a rev it jacket, and I swear by it.

I had a 40kph impact into a barrier and the jacket saved my shoulder and elbow from being smashed.
Came out of it with a small rip and had to replace the shoulder armour but that was nothing compared
to a hospital visit.

I recommend Rev 'it.

**Logpot** · 16th March 2010, 07:21

Anyone know how good the 1 Tonne gear is?

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/content/1/

I quite like the look of the jackets and pants and they seem to have a good amount of armor built in.

**Devil** · 16th March 2010, 11:23

I have rev'it pants and they dont leak at all. Very comfy.

**blackdog** · 16th March 2010, 11:29

Originally Posted by Logpot

Anyone know how good the 1 Tonne gear is?

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/content/1/

I quite like the look of the jackets and pants and they seem to have a good amount of armor built in.

great value for money, and quality seems pretty good

**Big Dave** · 16th March 2010, 11:30

I get sponsored to wear a fair bit of Rev-it gear and am happy to recommend it.
My leather riding suit is over 5 years old, it gets worn a lot and the linings are all still intact.
I have a three layer system jacket for touring and it is comfortable, efficient and seems good value for money.

**Quasievil** · 16th March 2010, 11:37

As with any gear, look at the specification, see what the construction is.
Also dont believe to much as to what Trademe sellers say as most of its B.S

I like Revit and think its a great quality range of gear, but I would still look at specification over brand in any purchase.

**MaxCannon** · 16th March 2010, 11:38

I have a set of their textile pants and wear them everyday.
Comfy, breathable, warm (with the liner), waterproof.
Still going strong after 2.5 years and probably - ummm - 20,000kms or thereabouts.
I'd happily recommend them.

They cost $100 more than an Rjays set which leaked, didn't breath and I ended up giving away after 6 months.

Should have bought the good ones to start with.

**2wheeldrifter** · 18th March 2010, 10:43

Originally Posted by Genie

HI, I did get a wet crotch. I like it.

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

I have a wet crotch too.

Ladies I haven't been any where near yous......

well for one awhile now...

Rev'it is nice gear, is for woman anyway......

What I have read on here, spool seems to get a bad rap for stitching coming apart.

**Ratti** · 18th March 2010, 12:26

I have seen a chap with revit cordura strides.
he is on the cuddly side and has trouble with the strides being too short from crotch to waist. Especially at the back, he has a wicked dose of builders crack when he is riding. Its not going to offer any protection at all to his back area.

Just an observation that often manufacturers forget to add extra height to bigger trousers as well as making them further around. Not saying you fall into this category, but worth a headsup if you happen to be.

**Big Dave** · 18th March 2010, 13:14

Originally Posted by Ratti

but worth a headsup if you happen to be.

Atchually, Rev-it products are designed by the Dutch. They seem better at accommodating blokes that have 'had a few beers' than a lot I've tried.
They have different length fittings too - I'm 195cm and they fit me real well.

A lot depends on the bike. They have different cuts for different riding positions. If it's all crack it's the wrong garment.